‘1917’: THE SOUND OF SILENCE
The soundtrack of the award-winning film 1917 (directed by Sam Mendes) subtly and significantly challenges audience expectations through its use of silence and amplified natural soundscapes. The 1917 score interacts delicately and intentionally with the diegetic (audible to the characters) sounds of breathing, birds, water, and more. It is unusual for a film to consistently […]
The High Note – LOVE MYSELF Music Video
Emmy Nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross releases the official music video to “Love Myself” today. Watch HERE. “Love Myself” is the first single to the upcoming film The High Note in which Tracee Ellis Ross stars in as recording artist “Grace Davis.” Last week, Tracee Ellis Ross debuted “Love Myself” on Instagram Live to fans and friends like, Michelle Obama, Janelle Monáe, […]
‘JOKER’: STRINGS AND SWING
The ominous and haunting score of Joker set moviegoers everywhere abuzz since the film’s premier in October of 2019. This audience enthusiasm was heightened by the critical acclaim Joker’s score received, winning the film the “Best Original Score” award at numerous 2020 ceremonies including the Academy Awards (AKA the Oscars) and the Golden Globe Awards. […]
The High Note – Original Motion Soundtrack – Out on May 29th
Republic Records and Focus Features announce the release of The High Note Original Motion Picture Soundtrack on May 29, 2020. The soundtrack will arrive the same day as the film, which will be available on at home on demand. Preceding the arrival of the album, the film’s first single “Love Myself” is performed by Emmy Nominated and Golden Globe® Award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross, who stars […]
Listen to “Staring at a Mountain” – from ‘Never Rarely Sometimes Always’
Listen to the “Staring at a Mountain” by Sharon Van Etten, an original song from the film Never Rarely Sometimes Always Written and directed by Eliza Hittman, the film is an intimate portrayal of two teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania. Faced with an unintended pregnancy and a lack of local support, Autumn (Sidney Flanigan) and her cousin Skylar […]
Promising Young Woman – Original Soundtrack – April 3rd Release
Capitol Records will release the Promising Young Woman Official Soundtrack. Promising Young Woman was written and directed by Emerald Fennell who also produced the film alongside Luckychap and FilmNation. Promising Young Woman, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January, will be in theatres on April 17. View the trailer HERE. The album includes 15 songs by female artists […]
BILLIE EILISH IS AN INTRIGUING CHOICE FOR JAMES BOND’S “NO TIME TO DIE”
Billie Eilish has made history as becoming the youngest person to ever score for a Bond film. Eighteen years old, she is becoming one of the next generation’s evolving singers alongside Shawn Mendes, Khalid and others. Fans were impressed by the announcement, given her rising popularity with pop music and the fact that she is […]
BEHIND THE MUSIC: Music Scoring in Film
Creating a movie is already a tedious and strenuous task. Creating an original score for said movie is just as intense and multifaceted. Film scoring is a joint process between the director and composer. Although the score for a film can sometimes go unrecognized and unappreciated, it is just important as any other aspect of […]
ATLANTIC RECORDS UNLEASHES BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM
Atlantic Records has officially unveiled BIRDS OF PREY: THE ALBUM, the all-female arsenal of brand-new, exclusive tracks from global superstars and powerhouse women as the companion album to the new film starring Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn. The soundtrack is now available globally at all retailers and streaming services and is highlighted by this week’s release of Halsey’s “Experiment […]
Cynthia Erivo performs STAND UP for the film Harriet
“Stand Up,” the originalsong written by Joshuah Brian Campbell and the film’s lead actress, GRAMMY®, Tony® and Emmy® winner Cynthia Erivo, serves as the film’s anthem to one of America’s greatest heroes, Harriet Tubman. The film is in theaters now and the song “Stand Up” is available both digitally and on CD here. Watch Cynthia Erivo perform STAND UP in the […]